Remote control locator

ABSTRACT

A remote control locator kit for use by a user to locate a remote control includes the following: an association element adapted to physically associate with the remote control; and a connection element adapted to physically connect to the association element and to physically associate with at least one of the user and a physical object. Reference to the at least one of the user and a physical object allows the user to locate the remote control.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to remote controls, and more specifically,to a remote control locator kit.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Remote controls are used to wirelessly operate devices. Remote controlscan be misplaced.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

It is, therefore, an object of the present invention to provide a remotecontrol locator kit.

In an exemplary embodiment, the present invention can be embodied in aremote control locator kit for use by a user to locate a remote control,comprising the following:

an association element adapted to physically associate with a remotecontrol; and a connection element adapted to physically connect to saidassociation element and to physically associate with at least one of theuser and a physical object; where reference to the at least one of theuser and a physical object allows the user to locate the remote control.

In an exemplary aspect of the present invention, the association elementcan be adapted to physically attach to the remote control.

In another exemplary aspect of the present invention, the associationelement can be a pouch adapted to encapsulate at least a portion of theremote control. Optionally, the connection element can include a loopadapted to be physically associated with the at least one of a personand a physical object.

In a further exemplary aspect of the present invention, the connectionelement can include a housing having a retractable element physicallyconnected to said association element.

In yet another exemplary aspect of the present invention, the connectionelement can include a housing having a retractable element physicallyassociated with the at least one of a person and a physical object.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The present invention is illustrated by way of example, and not inlimitation, in the figures of the accompanying drawings, in which:

FIG. 1 a illustrates an exemplary association element in the form of aband associated with an exemplary remote control by being wrapped aroundthe remote control.

FIG. 1 b illustrates an exemplary association element in the form of alatch associated with an exemplary remote control by being mounted toremote control.

FIG. 1 c illustrates an exemplary association element in the form of apouch associated with an exemplary remote control by encapsulating theremote control.

FIG. 1 d illustrates an exemplary association element in the form of apouch associated with an exemplary remote control by encapsulating theremote control, and having an exemplary connection element forming aloop, such that the pouch can be worn by a user.

FIG. 2 a illustrates that an exemplary connection element can bephysically associated with a user.

FIG. 2 b illustrates that an exemplary connection element can bephysically associated with an object, such as a chair.

FIG. 2 c illustrates an exemplary connection element that can include ahousing having a retractable element physically connected to theassociation element and physically associated with a user.

FIG. 2 d illustrates an exemplary connection element that can include ahousing having a retractable element physically connected to theassociation element and physically associated with a user.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The invention will now be described in more detail by way of examplewith reference to the embodiments shown in the accompanying figures. Itshould be kept in mind that the following described embodiments are onlypresented by way of example and should not be construed as limiting theinventive concept to any particular physical configuration, shape, size,or order. Therefore, it should be understood that any description hereindirected to any particular sized or shaped pole or pole of particularmaterial is merely for illustrative purposes, and is not to be construedas limiting the present invention to any particular size, shape, ormaterial.

In an exemplary embodiment, the present invention can be embodied in aremote control locator kit for use by a user to locate a remote control,comprising the following: an association element adapted to physicallyassociate with a remote control; and a connection element adapted tophysically connect with said association element and to physicallyassociate with at least one of the user and a physical object; wherereference to the at least one of the user and a physical object allowsthe user to locate the remote control.

According to the present invention, an association element can beadapted to physically associate with a remote control. In an exemplaryaspect of the present invention, an association element can include anyform of physical association with a remote control, such that referenceto the association element will allow a user to locate a remote controlassociated therewith. For example, and not in limitation, an associationelement can include a hook, an eye, a band, a pouch, or one or both of apair of connecting mechanisms, such as a hook-catch, magnet-metalcomponent, respective VELCRO elements, glue-glued elements, or any othertype of connecting elements that do not depart from the spirit of thepresent invention.

As illustrated in FIG. 1 a, an association element 110 a can be a bandof material that can be fit around a portion of a remote control 100 a.FIG. 1 b illustrates that an association element 110 b can be an eyethat can be mounted to a remote control 100 b. FIG. 1 c illustrates thatan association element 110 c can be a pouch in which a remote control100 c can be held. FIG. 1 d illustrates that a connection element 130 d(discussed further infra) can formed as a loop that can be worn around apart of a user's body, such as a wrist or neck, for example and not inlimitation.

According to another exemplary aspect of the present invention, aconnection element can be physically connected to the associationelement and physically associated with at least one of a user and aphysical object.

According to the present invention, a connection element can be embodiedby a form of string or wire, for example and not in limitation. Aconnection element can be physically connected to the associationelement in any manner that does not depart from the spirit of thepresent invention. Further, such a manner can be complementary to theform of the association element. For example, and not in limitation, aconnection element can be physically connected to an association elementby being tied, glued, held, magnet, screwed, etc. to the associationelement.

According to the present invention, a connection element can bephysically associated with a user or a physical object, such as a chair,bed, wall, piece of furniture, floor, etc., for example and not inlimitation. As illustrated in FIG. 2 a, an exemplary connection element230 a can be physically associated with a user 240 a. Referring to FIG.1 d, for example, and not in limitation, physical association with auser can include a user wearing the association element 110 d and remotecontrol via the connection element 130 d, which can take on the form ofa loop that can fit around a user's neck or wrist, for example and notin limitation. Alternatively, a connection element can attach to auser's belt, belt buckle, waist, etc., for example and not inlimitation.

According to another exemplary aspect of the present invention, aconnection element can include a housing having a retractable elementfor winding the connection element within the housing rendering theoverall length of the connection element short, while concurrentlyallowing the retractable element to be unwound to render the overalllength of the connection element longer to improve the usability of thepresent invention.

As illustrated in FIGS. 2 c and 2 d, an exemplary connection element 230c, 230 d that includes a housing 260 c, 260 d can have the retractableelement physically connected to the association element and physicallyassociated with a user or physical object 240, 250, respectively.

As can be seen, reference by a user to the at least one of the user anda physical object allows the user to conveniently locate the remotecontrol via the connection element and association element.

It will be apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art that the mannerof making and using the claimed invention has been adequately disclosedin the above-written description of the exemplary embodiments andaspects taken together with the drawings.

It should be understood, however, that the invention is not necessarilylimited to the specific embodiments, aspects, arrangement, andcomponents shown and described above, but may be susceptible to numerousvariations within the scope of the invention.

Accordingly, the specification and drawings are to be regarded in anillustrative and enabling, rather than a restrictive, sense.

Therefore, it will be understood that the above description of theembodiments of the present invention are susceptible to variousmodifications, changes, and adaptations, and the same are intended to becomprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the appendedclaims.

1. A remote control locator kit for use by a user to locate a remotecontrol, comprising: an association element adapted to physicallyassociate with the remote control; and a connection element adapted tophysically connect to said association element and to physicallyassociate with at least one of the user and a physical object; whereinreference to the at least one of the user and a physical object allowsthe user to locate the remote control.
 2. The remote control locator kitof claim 1, wherein said association element is adapted to physicallyattach to the remote control.
 3. The remote control locator kit of claim1, wherein said association element is a pouch adapted to encapsulate atleast a portion of the remote control.
 4. The remote control locator kitof claim 3, wherein said connection element includes a loop adapted tobe physically associated with the at least one of a person and aphysical object.
 5. The remote control locator kit of claim 1, whereinsaid connection element includes a housing having a retractable elementphysically connected to said association element.
 6. The remote controllocator kit of claim 1, wherein said connection element includes ahousing having a retractable element physically associated with the atleast one of a person and a physical object.